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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 583.16 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 583.16 and 114.98 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 583.16 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/583.16 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 583.16 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 67,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,048.25/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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